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Discovering you have cancer can be confusing and upsetting. Important decisions must be made, yet patients and caregivers often feel overwhelmed. One way to overcome this situation is to learn about your disease, treatment options, and the medical experts who are best qualified to treat your particular type of cancer.


More than half of the patients with cancer today will be cured, but getting the proper treatment early is key. In most cases, decisions do not need to be made within a day or two of finding out you have cancer, and taking time to determine the best course of treatment will not affect the outcome of your disease. Your first step should be to find the right cancer specialist and treatment facility. However, many newly diagnosed people with cancer do not know where to begin their search.

Here are some ideas on getting started:

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